Double stroller questions

I am starting to look at double strollers (!) and I'm curious to know what the other mommies with 2 little ones are doing. I initially was thinking tandem so I could attach an infant carrier but the reviews I'm reading suggest side by side will be more comfortable long term. I'm thinking I could use our single stroller + baby in a sling/carrier until he's old enough for a bigger stroller without needing the carrier.I'm hoping to find something good at 1 of the local consignment shops...fingers crossed.What are you girls doing/thinking?

I am starting to look at double strollers (!) and I'm curious to know what the other mommies with 2 little ones are doing. I initially was thinking tandem so I could attach an infant carrier but the reviews I'm reading suggest side by side will be more comfortable long term. I'm thinking I could use our single stroller + baby in a sling/carrier until he's old enough for a bigger stroller without needing the carrier.I'm hoping to find something good at 1 of the local consignment shops...fingers crossed.What are you girls doing/thinking?

I bought a Graco DuoGlider front and back for $110 with free shipping! I got it the other day, and I LOVE it! It is massive when it unfolds, but when folded, it is not much larger than my single stroller. It also has tons of space for the kids, the carseat can go in the front or the back, and there is a lot of room for storage below the seats. I did not want a side by side because I also wanted to be able to use my carseat in the stroller, and I don't want Tatyana messing with the new baby. There probably will come a time when they fight over the front seat, but I figure that is quite a ways a way. Even if I only have this stroller for two years, it is a great investment in my opinion.

I bought a Graco DuoGlider front and back for $110 with free shipping! I got it the other day, and I LOVE it! It is massive when it unfolds, but when folded, it is not much larger than my single stroller. It also has tons of space for the kids, the carseat can go in the front or the back, and there is a lot of room for storage below the seats. I did not want a side by side because I also wanted to be able to use my carseat in the stroller, and I don't want Tatyana messing with the new baby. There probably will come a time when they fight over the front seat, but I figure that is quite a ways a way. Even if I only have this stroller for two years, it is a great investment in my opinion.

I can ask my SIL for the name of hers. She just got a double. Its built like a jogger (three wheels), kids sit side by side. Theres an attachment for the infant carrier. She says its sooooo easy. She can drink coffee and steer the stroller when she couldnt even do that with the regular one seater stroller.

I can ask my SIL for the name of hers. She just got a double. Its built like a jogger (three wheels), kids sit side by side. Theres an attachment for the infant carrier. She says its sooooo easy. She can drink coffee and steer the stroller when she couldnt even do that with the regular one seater stroller.

I'm holding off on buying a double as well...they are ALLLLL so massive! I'm hoping I can hold out until Claire would be able to go in one of those "sit n' stand" double strollers (much smaller and more lightweight). Or, we have a burley bike trailer that we can convert into a side by side double stroller as well. I'm due in 3 weeks, in the middle of a Michigan winter...so I will probably be able to get away with Claire in stroller/baby in the Baby Bjorn for at least a few months and then we'll reasess. Sorry I can't be more help but that is what we are doing!

I'm holding off on buying a double as well...they are ALLLLL so massive! I'm hoping I can hold out until Claire would be able to go in one of those "sit n' stand" double strollers (much smaller and more lightweight). Or, we have a burley bike trailer that we can convert into a side by side double stroller as well. I'm due in 3 weeks, in the middle of a Michigan winter...so I will probably be able to get away with Claire in stroller/baby in the Baby Bjorn for at least a few months and then we'll reasess. Sorry I can't be more help but that is what we are doing!

I had to get a double stroller myself! It was so difficult trying to lug 2 kids in the store when you just needed to grab a few things.

When the baby was newborn I put her in a snuggie. That worked really well till she got to heavy lol I was lucky enough to find a double stroller that was in very good condition at a yard sale for $50. Here is a link to one that is similar.

I really wanted a side by side one, but after researching and trying one out, they are very hard to fit through certain aisles. The one I have is huge when folded out but once it is folded back down, it is no bigger really then a single stroller. Good luck in making your decision. HTH

I had to get a double stroller myself! It was so difficult trying to lug 2 kids in the store when you just needed to grab a few things.

When the baby was newborn I put her in a snuggie. That worked really well till she got to heavy lol I was lucky enough to find a double stroller that was in very good condition at a yard sale for $50. Here is a link to one that is similar.

I really wanted a side by side one, but after researching and trying one out, they are very hard to fit through certain aisles. The one I have is huge when folded out but once it is folded back down, it is no bigger really then a single stroller. Good luck in making your decision. HTH

I bought this one when Jackson was born. It is a sit and stand with a carseat adapter that fits the infant seats! I love, love, love it!! It is lightweight and SUPER easy to fold, unfold and lift!! I've had LOTS of strollers (believe me...it's an addiction...) :) and this one takes the cake!!

My BFF had two babies very close in age and loved the Combi Double Side by Side.

And this one looks AWESOME but I don't know anyone that has it......so I can't give reviews.

I bought this one when Jackson was born. It is a sit and stand with a carseat adapter that fits the infant seats! I love, love, love it!! It is lightweight and SUPER easy to fold, unfold and lift!! I've had LOTS of strollers (believe me...it's an addiction...) :) and this one takes the cake!!

My BFF had two babies very close in age and loved the Combi Double Side by Side.

And this one looks AWESOME but I don't know anyone that has it......so I can't give reviews.

OR the Baby Jogger City SELECT is newest baddest stroller that these mommas have been talking about alot in other threads. This stroller has 16 configurations. Look at the bottom of the page at the "customize your city select stroller". I may have to retract my previous remark on the Kolcraft and get this one!http://www.babyjogger.com/city_select_dtl.aspx

OR the Baby Jogger City SELECT is newest baddest stroller that these mommas have been talking about alot in other threads. This stroller has 16 configurations. Look at the bottom of the page at the "customize your city select stroller". I may have to retract my previous remark on the Kolcraft and get this one!http://www.babyjogger.com/city_select_dtl.aspx

We got the Graco Quattro Tour Duo for a $100 off Craigslist. I love it. It fits our bulky Graco Safey Seat, and as for who sits where and fighting, I think that we we'll just let Jason decide and he loves the front. :)

We got the Graco Quattro Tour Duo for a $100 off Craigslist. I love it. It fits our bulky Graco Safey Seat, and as for who sits where and fighting, I think that we we'll just let Jason decide and he loves the front. :)

I was thinking about that same one Krista was. I like that it has the double part for now, but can change to be sit and stand later. But I'm going to wait awhile, possibly test out a friends first. With the weather here in WI, I won't be needing it until spring. I figure the ring sling and single stroller will work for us just cruising the mall in the mean time.

I was thinking about that same one Krista was. I like that it has the double part for now, but can change to be sit and stand later. But I'm going to wait awhile, possibly test out a friends first. With the weather here in WI, I won't be needing it until spring. I figure the ring sling and single stroller will work for us just cruising the mall in the mean time.

I don't have need for a stroller but I don't think you will really need to worry about the fighting too much. By the time the baby is able to argue for who gets which seat, Eli may prefer to walk so you will be fighting with Eli to get in the stroller so you can get where you are getting faster. lol

Good luck with your choice.

Miche

I don't have need for a stroller but I don't think you will really need to worry about the fighting too much. By the time the baby is able to argue for who gets which seat, Eli may prefer to walk so you will be fighting with Eli to get in the stroller so you can get where you are getting faster. lol

I'm confused too :-) I did find a Graco stroller that will use our infant car seat but I was reading that the tandem strollers aren't as long lasting (the kids will fight over sitting in front, etc) and they're not as durable over bumpy terrain. I don't know... double strollers just seem SO massive. I think I'll wait it out for a while and just use the sling/carrier until we outgrow it and then give them a test drive at BabiesRUs.Double strollers.... it's nuts!! :)

I'm confused too :-) I did find a Graco stroller that will use our infant car seat but I was reading that the tandem strollers aren't as long lasting (the kids will fight over sitting in front, etc) and they're not as durable over bumpy terrain. I don't know... double strollers just seem SO massive. I think I'll wait it out for a while and just use the sling/carrier until we outgrow it and then give them a test drive at BabiesRUs.Double strollers.... it's nuts!! :)

Wow, 3 weeks! It's crazy how time flies the second time around! It sounds like a lot of us are waiting things out and just carrying the little one with the single stroller for a while. Double strollers are so huge and I never imagined I would need one!Thanks and good luck!

Wow, 3 weeks! It's crazy how time flies the second time around! It sounds like a lot of us are waiting things out and just carrying the little one with the single stroller for a while. Double strollers are so huge and I never imagined I would need one!Thanks and good luck!

I have the Sit and Stand Deluxe Stroller by Baby Trend, It has been great for trips to the zoo, and state fair or walks in the neighborhood (basically outdoors) when Owen wants to walk it's easy for him to get in and out... But it is hard to navigate around corners it's so long. So inside use Owen of course walks and Grant rides in the single umbrella stroller. I would suggest wearing the new baby and using a single stroller for as long as possible! That's just my opinion though!

I have the Sit and Stand Deluxe Stroller by Baby Trend, It has been great for trips to the zoo, and state fair or walks in the neighborhood (basically outdoors) when Owen wants to walk it's easy for him to get in and out... But it is hard to navigate around corners it's so long. So inside use Owen of course walks and Grant rides in the single umbrella stroller. I would suggest wearing the new baby and using a single stroller for as long as possible! That's just my opinion though!

I think we're going to wait it out as well. BTW, what kind of ring sling do you use? I have a homemade Moby wrap (which is fine but it takes a minute to get situated) and a BabyBjorn (which I like for shopping but not for around the house).

I think we're going to wait it out as well. BTW, what kind of ring sling do you use? I have a homemade Moby wrap (which is fine but it takes a minute to get situated) and a BabyBjorn (which I like for shopping but not for around the house).

I'm due in April and I'm set on the Graco Quattro Tour Duo. It's the only one I've found that holds up to 50 lbs in one seat, and my toddler is a big guy! He's not quite THAT big yet, but I'm hoping to get at least a couple of years out of this thing and who knows how big he'll be by then? Also, I won't need an infant seat with it because the back seat fully reclines for a newborn. And it's much less pricey than a lot of the other doubles. I found the Amazon.com product reviews to be very helpful when searching for one. Also, Baby Gizmo reviews these things as well. Good luck in your search!

I'm due in April and I'm set on the Graco Quattro Tour Duo. It's the only one I've found that holds up to 50 lbs in one seat, and my toddler is a big guy! He's not quite THAT big yet, but I'm hoping to get at least a couple of years out of this thing and who knows how big he'll be by then? Also, I won't need an infant seat with it because the back seat fully reclines for a newborn. And it's much less pricey than a lot of the other doubles. I found the Amazon.com product reviews to be very helpful when searching for one. Also, Baby Gizmo reviews these things as well. Good luck in your search!

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